Since then, four revisions have been released and some changes have been made. Students prepare a solo selected from the nyssma manual see below, and practice sightreading, which they will perform for highly trained judges who deliver insightful, positive comments. Nyssma is a professional organization that evaluates student musicians in new york state from elementary school to high school. Nyssma is a state unit of nafme menc the national association for music education. In central islip the students music teacher is usually the primary source for a student to select and prepare a nyssma solo. Download read online nyssma manual pdf free nyssma vocal solo list nyssma manual edition 31 pdf. The new york state school music associations nyssma manual is revised every three years. Grades 1 through 6 click or tap a colored box to see a list of selections for that instrument. The new york state school music association nyssma is the new york affiliate of national association for music education. The music must be listed in the current nyssma manual in order to be evaluated. We are currently working on updating the instrumental ensemble categories. Credit card orders are accepted through online purchases only.
Selections must be made from the current nyssma manual. Every teacher in the school district and most music stores have access to this manual. The bracketed numbers tell you how many of each instrument are in the ensemble. As the tempo gradually increases, the general stickheight decreases and the secondary stroke. Students who desire a rating must choose a graded solo from the nyssma manual. Consult your nyssma manual for specific requirements for each work. Payment must be made online at all payments are nonrefundable. Elementary students auditioning for the allcounty band and orchestra will prepare a solo from the approved wcsma list for the current year at each level.
The 20192020 festival the nyssma solo music festival will be taking place this spring on may 6 and 7, 2020. We, the undersigned nyssma members, urge the new york state school music association executive council to move forward expeditiously in instituting an online nyssma manual and an efficient online solo festival application and scheduling procedure, including printable nyssma forms. Click online mail to order a check or order created by nyssma. Any additional instruments tympani in this example are indicated by a w meaning with or by using a plus sign. The nyssma music festival student letter the nyssma new york state school music association allstate solo music festival will be held at herricks high school on april 3rd and 4th, 2020. Music must be selected from the current nyssma manual edition 31. New york state school music association 15169977200 fax. Please contact nyssma manual chairperson for more information. Download read online nyssma manual pdf free nyssma vocal solo list nyssma manual edition 31 pdf nyssma manual pdf nyssma. Process and procedures for nyssma festivals prepare the required solo piece. Please remember enter the manual page number on the paper and the online registration forms.
If a student performs as a soloist, heshe must prepare scales from memory, a solo from the official nyssma manual, and must sightread eight measures of music. Each spring, thousands of students register through their school music programs to attend nyssma evaluation festivals where they are. If your child is planning on participating in any nyssma festival, heshe must hand in the completed. Be certain that the solo piece and required movements are listed in the nyssma manual edition 29 july 2009. The first number stands for trumpet, the second for horn, the third for trombone, the fourth separated from the first three by a dot for euphonium and the fifth for tuba. All music must be selected from the current nyssma manual edition xxx. We have updated all of the solo instrumental and vocal categories as of september 30th.
Grades 1 through 6 click or tap a colored box to see a list of selections for that instrument and level. Please refer to your manual when selecting music to confirm details. If your sondaughter is interested in participating, please fill. The current nyssma manual 32 new york state school music. Please note this system represents most but not all of the nyssma manual. As you might imagine, this will take a little time. Students will perform this before an official nyssma adjudicator. The nyssma solo experience can be a wonderful tool for motivating young music students. This festival gives students an objective assessment of hisher musical progress by performing a prepared solo the song must be chosen from the nyssma catalog in front of a trained, professional adjudicator and receive a written evaluation and grade based on several musical categories.
Documents new york state school music association nyssma. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact mr. Student who desire comments only can perform any music and are not required to play scales or sight read. East islip union free school district departments nyssma. Credit card orders are accepted only through online purchases. Jazz soloists must also perform a short jazz improvisation. On july 1st, 2018, the new nyssma manual volume 32 went into effect. The nyssma manual is essentially a large list of accepted pieces of music that. Nyssma festival information burnt hills ballston lake. Please speak to your childs teacher if you need help with choosing. Nyssma help and info central islip union free school.
Music associations nyssma manual is revised every three years. The nyssma manual is essentially a large list of acceptable pieces of music that can be. The nyssma manual contains repertoire lists of instrumental and vocal music for. Riss, jonathan faqs for nyssma voice adjudications. If a student performs as a soloist, heshe must perform specific tasks, such as. Most schools and many teachers have a copy of the nyssma manual. Online nyssma manual online petition free petitions. At solo and small ensemble festivals, students are given a performance evaluation that involves playing a graded solo from the nyssma manual, playing scales and sight reading. Piano level 16 march 1618 adelphi university levels 16 regular and all state april 9,10herricks high school. Kathryn struzik, nyssma manual chairperson535 rondo lanewebster, new york. Nyssma solo small ensemble festival information michael d. Our nyssma website is now in the process of catching up. All applicants must follow the festival audition regulations as stated specially by publication from the executive board and sent to. Nyssma manual new york state school music association.
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